According to Spain's Guardia Civil police, the suspects created a false online persona of the Oscar-winning actor to manipulate vulnerable women into investing in nonexistent projects. The gang's approach involved studying the victims' social networks to craft psychological profiles that revealed their emotional vulnerabilities, leading to substantial financial losses.
The cybercriminals targeted two women who were particularly susceptible due to feelings of loneliness and depression. By deceiving them into believing they had a romantic connection with Brad Pitt, they established a sense of trust, which ultimately facilitated the fraudulent activities. The financial impact on the victims was severe, with losses totaling over 300,000 euros.
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